C.1890s to 1900 Victorian elaborately beaded and sequinned pigeon fronted mourning bodice ruched velvet It's been previously worn and

It's been previously worn and is slightly wounded in places but still wearable

just cleaned

and the side seams adjusted for a more fitted look

which was launched in 1969

Length from nape to hem 47”

C.1890s to 1900 Victorian elaborately beaded and sequinned pigeon fronted mourning bodice ruched velvet It's been previously worn andThis is a fabulous example of a very late Victorian early Edwardian pigeon pout fronted bodice, which has been very carefully preserved. The cuffs are magnificent! Created by Jays of Regent Street, who were one of the major providers of mourning wear in the City, for a Mrs Weir (as per the waist tape). Heres a wonderful in depth bit of background on Jays; https: londonstreetviews. wordpress. com 2013 09 12 jays mourning warehouse amp Its really quite